Buick Encore: Rear Suspension
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Rear wheel bearing and hub replacement (with disc brakes)
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
REAR WHEEL BEARING AND HUB REPLACEM
REAR SUSPENSION DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
This vehicle has a beam rear suspension system consisting of the following
components:
An axle with integral trailing arms
A cross beam
Two coil springs
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Full-cut method description
NOTE:
If corrosion of the pinch-weld flange is present, or if sheet metal
repairs or
replacements are required, refinish the pinch-weld flange in order to
present a clean, primer-only surface.
If paint repairs are required, mask the flange bonding area, prior to
a
Caution
To avoid damage to the steering
system, do not drive over curbs,
parking barriers, or similar objects at speeds greater than 3 km/h
(1 mph). Use care when driving
over other objects such as lane
dividers and speed bumps.
Damage caused by misuse of the
vehicle is not covered by the
vehicle w